On Tuesday, February 3 from 5:30 until 7:30 in the evening join the GMO Forum happening at the REACH in 1943 Columbia Park Trail Richland, Washington.
Details of the Event
A Dialog on Genetically Modified Organisms—GMO’s Get the facts about GMO! Dr. Amit Dhingra from the Dept. of Horticulture at WSU will talk about cautionary concerns about GMO’s from both an Ag producer and the public’s standpoint. James Curry, Director, State & Local Government Affairs, Pacific Northwest Region, Monsanto will present biotechnology benefits, challenges facing farmers, public policy and political challenges such as labeling, ballot measures and what’s next.
After the presentations there will be an opportunity for questions and answers. James Curry Director, State & Local Government Affairs Monsanto Company Board of Directors of Oregonians for Food and Shelter & Washington Friends of Farms and Forests. Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of Washington in Seattle Dr. Amit Dhingra Associate Scientist/Associate Professor Washington State University Plant Genomics and Biotechnology Ph.D., Plant Molecular Biology, University of Delhi South Campus, New Delhi, India M.S., Botany, Agra University, India B.S., Botany, University of Delhi, India.
Admission:
Adults $8
Students/Seniors $6
Students & Teachers W/ ID Free REACH Members Free
For more details go to http://www.visitthereach.org/
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